Taranaki Farming Lifestyles, October 2016

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October 2016 TARANAKI FARMING LIFESTYLES

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Taratahi Chief Executive Arthur Graves says Taratahi hosted a wide range of visitors recently from eight different countries highlighting the demand for the Taratahi experience.

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“Taratahi is seeing an increase in demand from all over the world for our authentic agricultural onfarm education model,” said Mr Graves.

Visitors from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Timor Leste, Indonesia, China and the Solomon Islands were at the Wa i r a r a p a Campus recently and Taratahi was also visited by five Indian Parliamentarians.

All had strong interests in agriculture and education, immediately seeing the business opportunities in working with Taratahi.

“The visitors came for a range of different experiences, from short visits to understand what we do and can offer — both on and off-shore.

In the case of the Solomon Islands, a group of 10 teachers will learn various aspects of dairying over a period of four weeks,” Mr Graves says.

“Taratahi is recognised as experts in our field and delivers the latest in information, best practice, and practical skills in real life authentic contexts.

We are also leaders in providing other countries with the skills and expertise to create institutions and deliver courses that mirror what we do in New Zealand.” Sixty students and seven staff from the English Language Training Organisation participated. “This is the organisation’s second visit to us this year.

Members of the group come from a range of countries and this year are here to focus on sales and marketing, agricultural/horticultural practices and technology.

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commerce, foreign affairs, planning and investment through to agriculture and rural development.”

Taratahi also hosted a delegation from the China Mengniu Dairy Company, one of China’s leading dairy companies and the Chinese Veterinary Medical Association.

The group are in New Zealand looking at dairy farm performance and pasture based farming systems.

This pilot project is part of the NZ/ China Agriculture Growth Partnership and China is looking at New Zealand’s education and science and technology systems that underpin our farming systems. The next stage of the pilot is for staff members to come and study at Taratahi.

“The Mengniu visit in particular, is a very promising development,” says Mr Graves.

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Keep accurate records Farmers are urged to commit to getting employee records and contracts right after large fines were issued during a Labour Inspectorate investigation into a dairy farm.

Federated Farmers Bronwyn Muir says it is essential farmers keep up-to-date contracts and wage and time records for all employees.

“Agriculture needs to attract a good quality, motivated workforce to drive productivity gains and to improve performance. Farmers need to provide workplaces which will attract those people.

“Getting the basics of employment law right is the foundation to build that attractive work environment.”

Federated Farmers regularly holds employment workshops which have been well attended and promote best practice to its members. Legally compliant contracts and employment agreements are available for purchase from Federated Farmers for members and non-members that meet all the requisite employment legislation.

“Legislation does change over time and it’s important to keep on top of changes and keep everything up-todate,” says Ms Muir.

“We have a large number of contracts, templates and policies available to assist our members to remain safe and compliant employers. It’s better to pay for advice and be compliant than pay a fine.

“We all need to be compliant for the good of the industry and those who work in it.”

Any farmer who is unsure whether their records and documents are

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The Workplace Action Plan is an industry action plan developed by DairyNZ and Federated Farmers to assist dairy farming businesses to adopt good workplace management practices.

The plan describes what a quality work environment in the dairy industry might look like and sets out the coordinated actions and commitments of the industry. It also provides practical advice and support to employers and employees.

The benefits of a quality workplace are considerable.

Good work environments will Bronwyn Muir, Federated Farmers provincial president help attract and keep the motivated and talented people needed in the industry. Good work environments are productive, rewarding, safe and enjoyable for all people on farm — employers and employees. Good work environments mean you can reap the rewards in the good times and help each other during the tough ones.

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AFTER TRAVELLING THE WORLD, LIZ SINCLAIR TOOK ON A CHANGE OF DIRECTION WHEN SHE VENTURED INTO GROWING LAVENDER.

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uckland-born Liz came across Pihama Lavender listed for sale on the internet while she was living and working in Melbourne. She decided to buy the property and after 27 years overseas, returned to the region in 2014. Liz had previously lived in Taranaki, working as an economics teacher at New Plymouth Girls’ High School.

“I came here firstly for the lifestyle and the business side of it has unfolded,” she said. The former Pihama Dairy Factory, built in 1897, is situated

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After the factory was decommissioned, the building was used as a piggery until most of the roof was burnt away in a second fire in 1977.

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two dwellings and planted the first lavender plants. The still, used by the Knapman’s to make lavender oil, is now used by Liz to produce both oil and hydrosol (commonly known as lavender spray mist).

Liz has made adjustments to the still and completed a number of cosmetic changes to both the main dwelling and the cottage.

“Since I have purchased the property, I have replaced the original asbestos roof with a colour-steel one,” said Liz. The cottage is rented out for accommodation and Liz has established a shop and gallery.

“I have also done a lot of work replanting lavender and redeveloping the gardens.”

The Grosso variety of lavender is grown on the property which produces good quality oil. In addition to producing oil and hydrosol, Liz buys in bases for gardeners’ hand cream, lotion and lip balm.

“I add my own oil and package them under the Pihama Lavender label.”

Liz said lavender is a hardy plant with modest requirements.

“It does like a well-drained site and does best without lots of weeds growing around the plant. The plants also prefer an alkali soil and no compost.

The plants live longer if they are kept well-pruned at the end of the each season.”

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The entrance to the former factory has a native garden area plants using organic principles and values being a small boutique producer.

She finds satisfaction in being able to produce a product from start to finish.

“I can account for the integrity of the product.”

Liz said as a small producer, the processes she uses are sometimes labour intensive and lacking in high technology.

“While this has charm, it’s also taxing on the body at times and there are some parts of the production which could be streamlined. I find that no matter how fast I can harvest, my still can only deal with so much in a day. One parttime employee helps with weeding, garden maintenance, the shop, and showing visitors around.” Liz plans to

increase production through planting more lavender and replacing some of the older plants. She is also developing the property for use as a wedding and party venue.

“In the long term, I would like to continue work in all areas of this business.”

This year Pihama Lavenders will open the gates for the second time as part of the Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival.

“I have already taken bookings for return guests so am looking forward to showing them the work that has been done in the last year. Pihama Dairy Factory has a wonderful atmosphere and many visitors come as much for the history of the place as for the lavender and garden” said Liz.

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Founded in 1909, the Hawera Jersey Club is the oldest Jersey breed club and possibly the longest-running club, of any cattle breed, in New Zealand.

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ith current membership numbering 38, the club is still going strong with plenty of support. Membership is made up of breeders, life members who have sold their herds and farms, as well as younger Jersey cattle enthusiasts still at school.

Four generations of the Tosland family have supported the club, with three of those currently involved.

Club secretary Kelvin Tosland joined the club close to 50 years ago when he was at primary school. His father, Alex, is currently the club’s patron at the age of 87 years.

Alex’s father was also a club member — his four children, along with his

grandchildren, all milk Jersey cows.

Several club shows are held each year including a two-day show in March.

Kelvin said this show is a main event and the club’s annual on-farm show.

“Members visit farms to view the best cows in each age group presented for judging.”

Club member Cliff Shearer said the show is a highly anticipated event.

“Most of the club members attend all the farms that enter each year and share much discussion and meals during the days.”

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the club show, sees cows judged on Breeding Worth (BW), Production Worth (PW) and type. Fifty points are awarded to the first placegetter of each section with the totals added together to find an overall winner.

Kelvin said there is also an annual heifer inspection visit at the end of September.

“Members travel around other members’ farms over two days, checking out the crop of daughters from new and interesting bulls.”

The club holds a two-year-old heifer judging contest at the Tosland’s Kelland Jersey Stud too. Members are invited to judge five heifers for type and production, and then the marks are compared with an official judge’s results.

With several leading farmers in the club having won regional and national awards, members are able to tap into their knowledge.

“Our members farm and breed in different ways, and all get on well with good camaraderie,” said Kelvin.

A number of members have also bred top bulls that have made the Premier Sires team at Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC). Club member Tony Landers is a current director of JerseyNZ. He owns the Glenui herd which is one of the highest ranked herds for BW in New Zealand.

Kelvin said Jerseys have a better temperament, higher pregnancy rate and less lameness than other breeds.

“Jersey cows outperform all breeds and crossbreeds on a per hectare basis.”

He said Jersey cows produce 13 per cent more milk fat per hectare or feed unit, and 8 per cent more milk solids per hectare or feed unit than Holstein Friesians.

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A group of cows in the yard waiting to be judged during the Hawera Jersey Club on-farm club show because they don’t carry the same milk volume. There is less pasture damage in wet conditions too.” Fourteen trophies, each with their own history, are awarded annually to the winners of the club’s different events.

“Some of these trophies would be more than 50 years old,” said Kelvin.

One of the trophies is a cream jug purchased in Jersey Island by former member Jim Thwaites. Jim donated this trophy for the member who has worked hard to promote the club during the previous year. The club president decides the winner.

“We have a good club spirit and a shared interest in Jerseys, we are all trying to improve our herds,” said Kelvin.

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The mystery of irrigation Irrigation is the black art of replacing water which has been removed from the ground by evapotranspiration (ET) through plants. This is part of how plants ingest their nutrients. moisture in the ground.

Beware of stories telling you that a system allows you to get away with less application. They do exist but also require electronic monitoring and experience on the operator’s part.

Keep water droplets as large as practicable. This is where you can save some water. Despite public perception, small sprinklers can easily have the same losses as large sprinklers, it’s just not so visible.

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Large bodies of water (large droplets) have a greater mass to surface area than small bodies, so fine mist tends to evaporate more — keep the nozzle size up/nozzle pressure down, within reason!

There’s no free lunch with irrigation, either you can have a cheap system with lots of running costs and maintenance or a more reasonably priced system but with better application evenness, better growth patterns, and easier and less time consuming management and maintenance. Often the principal cost

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Every millimetre of rain you need to apply daily requires 10,000 litres/ha, so if ET hits 5mm you need at least 50,000 litres every hectare, every day. That’s if you want the plant to really grow, not just look green.

You need to match ET rate plus allowance for percolation through the soil (over irrigation) plus loss during irrigation, minus rainfall (if any).

ET rates follow quite closely to available moisture rates so it is important to begin irrigating early enough as the plant growth will have checked by the time you notice it.

Woody plants have a higher ET rate than leafy plants so kale ET will likely be more than chicory. Admittedly plants with deep roots will hang on longer, mostly in heavy soils but in the end need still water replacement.

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Rivers plan leads to change The passing of the Waikato Healthy Rivers Plan will instil new impetus for farmers across the country to change the way they manage their farms in the future.

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Federated Farmers will continue to do its political best to soften the blow and the public perception of farmers may drop a notch or two. This has caused me to climb to the top of the hill and look out at the big picture.

Several pivotal questions come to light over this dilemma.

• Do we really have a problem with our streams, rivers and lakes?

Yes, we do.

• Is there an excess of phosphates and nitrates leaching through our soils and into our waterways?

Yes, there is.

• Is it fair and just to blame the farmer for this mess?

No, I do not believe that we should blame the farmer entirely.

There are two factors contributing to the pollution of our waterways;

• Effluent management and cattle having access • Phosphate and nitrogen application compromising the plant’s ability to hold on to those nutrients.

I do believe the industry has the first question under control and this does require direct input from the farmer.

Compliance on rules and regulations under general circumstances should be the responsibility of the farmer.

However, I believe the second question is another story!

Fertiliser application and soil nutrient needs for pasture and cropping is generally a practice which farmers leave to a specialist.

These specialists are called on by farmers to advise them on what they need to grow their grass and crops.

Possibly 95 percent of fertiliser in New Zealand is sold by two large companies, Ballance and Ravensdown. Interestingly, it is rumoured that these two large companies have influence on the education of soil and fertiliser scientists

in New Zealand. I was impressed upon reading Ballance’s website to find that most of the specialists who are employed by them to advise and guide farmers what to buy, are very well educated indeed.

While I was pouring another mug of coffee I got to thinking, what do these big companies make? Now I know why those environmentalists are so mad.

Those companies have turned their well — educated scientists into salesmen!

Farmers have been brainwashed and swear allegiance to these specialists who are now leaving them holding the can. It appears that this great science that has been taught needs an overhaul.

Maybe it’s someone else’s turn. I hear a leading scientist is rambling on about some new science which he doesn’t understand.

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Yet by discounting the value of summer growth, the potential available from one third of the lactation period is largely ignored. But long-term growth figures from the major dairying areas (with perhaps the exception of Canterbury) do not support the concept of unreliable and slow summer growth.

Summer pasture production can be variable due to excess heat and lack of moisture however management practices often have the biggest impact.

A lack of appreciation of summer growth potential by many farmers means a large chunk of low-cost production is possibly being squandered.

Maximising the potential of midseason pasture is a case of working with reliable local measures.

High fertility grasses go from vegetative to reproductive mode as soon as soil temperatures reach 20°C. In the Waikato, coastal Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, and Manawatu this happens the first week in November every year.

Doubtless it’s a combination of factors, however the timing has been the same for at least the last 30 years.

With increased stalk and seed head, grasses, particularly annuals, are less

digestible and stock intake reduces, with production declining accordingly.

Clover, on the other hand, thrives in warmer temperatures and, being highly digestible as well as containing three to four times the calcium of grasses, it’s the ideal feed for maintaining milk solid production.

Clover dominant pasture also maintains quality for a longer period, allowing the ideal 30-day grazing interval to be maintained from late December until autumn rain arrives, when the interval can be further lengthened.

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Although the Functional Fertiliser property grew a little less pasture in late winter and early spring, over November, December and January it grew on average 62.5kg DM/ha day, 74% more than the 35.8kg DM/ha for the conventionally fertilised property.

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For the season from June 1, 08 — May 31, 09 the Functional Fertiliser property grew a total of 16,187kg DM/ ha, compared to the conventionally fertilised property’s 12,895kg DM/ha.

During last season (15–16) the growth difference between the two properties had widened to over 7,000kg DM/ha, with the conventionally fertilised property anchored at a similar level to the earlier year, and the Functional Fertiliser property growing 20,600kg DM/ha. So before dismissing the guy in the district busily making hay over summer as ‘under stocked’, give thought to the possibility that his animals may be producing significantly more milk each than those on neighbouring ‘conventional’ farms due to their consumption of high quality clover-rich pasture, and he was using his ‘surplus’ for winter supplement.

His costs will also be less, as the requirement for fertiliser nitrogen is negligible as it’s being fixed free of charge by clover, and he farms with the comfort of knowing his feed supply over summer is largely guaranteed.

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“BLNZ will transition out of a market maintenance role in mature markets to focus on developing future growth opportunities, while meat companies will continue their efforts to maintain existing markets,” says Mr Parsons.

Under the new direction BLNZ will be closing permanent offices in the United Kingdom, South Korea and Japan in favour of more flexible resources based in New Zealand. They will continue to have a base in China and the organisation will still maintain its own strong, international network and continue to work internationally with partner organisations including meat companies, Meat Industry Association, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

“This strategy does not affect the BLNZ office in Brussels where the focus on maintaining trade access arrangements and international relationships with our counterpart organisations in Europe is more important than ever.

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“The story, building on New Zealand’s farming systems with free-range, grassfed livestock — farmed to the highest standards of animal welfare — will be authenticated through a national quality assurance programme, developed through the Red Meat Profit Partnership.

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Trade Minister Todd McClay plans to tilt policy to focus on squeezing more from existing free trade agreements rather than simply pursuing new deals. He argues this will be more effective in pulling down non-tariff barriers and other measures that protect a domestic industry.

Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association chairman Brian Stanley told a regional meeting in Wellington that refresh needs to be ‘urgent’ and ‘substantial’ because other nations are giving more support to their industries.

“In the past, New Zealand has been at the forefront of global free trade, but we need to accept New Zealand’s original drive hasn’t been adopted to the degree it needs to be,” said Mr Stanley said. “Protectionism is rapidly on the rise again.”

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